Overall Mo Ibrahim index in Zambia
Zambia: Overall Mo Ibrahim index was 58.46 in 2011. ▲ Rising
Overall Mo Ibrahim index in Zambia, 2000–2011
Source: Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site.
Analysis
In 2011, overall mo ibrahim index in Zambia stood at 58.46. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, overall mo ibrahim index in Zambia peaked at 58.46 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 50.87, in 2000.
That places Zambia 12th out of 52 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Overall Mo Ibrahim index in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 50.87 | — |
| 2001 | 53.52 | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 53.91 | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 53.55 | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 54.17 | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 54.02 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 56.38 | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 56.58 | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 56.7 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 56.49 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 57.39 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 58.46 | +1.9% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 58.46 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 52.38, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 58.46 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 50.57, 1.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 54.62 | 50.87 | 56.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.92 | 57.39 | 58.46 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More reference data data for Zambia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2025)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 40.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 2010 = 100 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is overall mo ibrahim index in Zambia?
- Overall mo ibrahim index in Zambia was 58.46 in 2011, according to Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest overall mo ibrahim index recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 58.46 in 2011.
- What is the lowest overall mo ibrahim index recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.87 in 2000.
- How does Zambia rank for overall mo ibrahim index?
- Zambia ranks 12th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is overall mo ibrahim index rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site, published as part of Overall Mo Ibrahim index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measures overall index on (a) Safety and rule of law (b) Participation and human rights (c) Sustainable Economic opportunity and (d) Human development.